City Council Regular Meeting

STATE OF ILLINOIS CITY OF URBANA Laurel Lunt Prussing, Mayor Phyllis D. Clark, City Clerk URBANA CITY COUNCIL Monday, September 15, 2014 The City Council of the City of Urbana, Illinois, met in regular session Monday, September 15, 2014 at 7 p.m. in the Council Chambers at the Urbana City Building. ELECTED OFFICIALS PHYSICALLY PRESENT Charles Smyth, Alderman Ward 1 Carol Ammons, Alderwoman Ward 3 Bill Brown, Alderman Ward 4 Dennis Roberts, Alderman Ward 5 Michael P. Madigan, Alderman Ward 6 Diane Marlin, Alderwoman Ward 7 Laurel Lunt Prussing, Mayor Phyllis D. Clark, City Clerk ELECTED OFFICIALS PRESENT VIA TELECONFERENCE None ELECTED OFFICIALS ABSENT Eric Jakobsson, Alderman Ward 2 STAFF PRESENT Elizabeth Beaty; Curt Borman; Mike Brunk; Patrick Connolly; Kevin Garcia; William Gray; Mike Monson; Brian Nightlinger; Elizabeth Tyler OTHERS PRESENT Harry Chatha; Lemekezani Kingston Chilora; John Dimit; Elvis Kaisale; Michael Kilcullen; Brian Kububa; Neil Malone; Dorothy Neumann; Esther Patt; Bishop King James Underwood; Rev. Dr. Evelyn Underwood; Members of the Media. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE WAS RECITED A. CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL There being a quorum, Mayor Prussing called the meeting of the Urbana City Council to order at 7:01 p.m. Urbana City Council Minutes: September 15, 2014 Page 2 of 7 B. APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING Alderman Roberts made a motion to approve minutes from meeting held on August 18, 2014. Alderman Brown seconded. Motion carried by voice vote. C. ADDITIONS TO THE AGENDA There were none. D. PETITIONS AND COMMUNICATIONS John Dimit from Urbana First Presbyterian church addressed the Council regarding a sponsorship of a youth delegation from Zomba. Mr. Dimit introduced four young men from Zomba, Malawi upon introduction Alderman Roberts asked question and also made a suggestion for the young men to demonstrate some of their talent. Brian Kububa addressed the Council with greetings from Zomba, Malawi and introduced the rest of his peers. Harry Chatha; Lemekezani Kingston Chilora; Elvis Kaisale. In respond to Alderman Roberts request they sang two different songs for the audience. Michael Kilcullen from Urbana Sister Cities Committee addressed the Council to give a brief report of his recent trip to Thionville, France and also extended an invitation to the council to join Sister Cities on the upcoming celebration that will take place this upcoming November 15/16, 2014 in Thionville, France. Alderman Roberts announced a Sister Cities informational meeting regarding the Thionville trip that will take place at the Landmark Hotel this Wednesday at 5 p.m. Esther Patt from Champaign-Urbana Tenant Union addressed the Council in favor of Ordinance 2014-08-080. Dorothy Neumann addressed the Council regarding Ordinance No. 2014-09- 090 wanting some clarification on the process of how a property is included or excluded from the flood plan. Neil Malone from Champaign County Association of Realtors addressed the Council regarding Ordinance No. 2014-08-080. E. UNFINISHED BUSINESS There were none. F. REPORTS OF STANDING COMMITTEES 1. Committee of the Whole a. Ordinance No. 2014-09-082: An Ordinance Authorizing an Addendum to Mutual Aid Box Alarm System Agreement Alderwoman Marlin made a motion to approve Ordinance No. 2014-09-082. Alderman Madigan seconded. Motion carried by roll call. Votes were as follows: Urbana City Council Minutes: September 15, 2014 Page 3 of 7 Carol Ammons – Aye Diane Marlin - Aye Bill Brown – Aye Dennis Roberts - Aye Michael P. Madigan – Aye Charles Smyth – Aye Action: Ordinance No. 2014-09-082 was approved by a roll call vote (6-Ayes; 0-Nays) b. Ordinance No. 2014-08-080: An Ordinance Amending Urbana City Code Chapter 12.5 to Add a New Article Four and to Amend Section 12.5-6 (Regarding Relocation Assistance for Tenants) Alderwoman Marlin made a motion to approve Ordinance No. 2014-08-080. Alderwoman Ammons seconded. Motion carried by roll call. Votes were as follows: Carol Ammons – Aye Diane Marlin - Aye Bill Brown – Aye Dennis Roberts - Aye Michael P. Madigan – Aye Charles Smyth – Aye Action: Ordinance No. 2014-08-080 was approved by a roll call vote (6-Ayes; 0-Nays) c. Ordinance No. 2014-09-083: An Ordinance Authorizing the Sale of Certain Real Estate (301 East Thompson Street) Alderwoman Marlin made a motion to approve Ordinance No. 2014-09-083 as amended. Alderman Smyth seconded. Motion carried by roll call. Votes were as follows: Carol Ammons – Aye Diane Marlin - Aye Bill Brown – Aye Dennis Roberts - Aye Michael P. Madigan – Aye Charles Smyth – Aye Mayor Prussing - Aye Action: Ordinance No. 2014-09-083 was approved by a roll call vote (7-Ayes; 0-Nays) d. Ordinance No. 2014-09-084: An Ordinance Authorizing the Sale of Certain Real Estate (303 East Thompson Street) Alderwoman Marlin made a motion to approve Ordinance No. 2014-09-084 as amended. Alderman Smyth seconded. Motion carried by roll call. Votes were as follows: Carol Ammons – Aye Diane Marlin - Aye Bill Brown – Aye Dennis Roberts - Aye Michael P. Madigan – Aye Charles Smyth – Aye Mayor Prussing - Aye Action: Ordinance No. 2014-09-084 was approved by a roll call vote (7-Ayes; 0-Nays) e. Consolidated Social Service Funding Pool CDBG Subrecipient Agreements for FY 2014-2015 Urbana City Council Minutes: September 15, 2014 Page 4 of 7 1. Resolution No. 2014-09-045R: A Resolution Approving a Community Development Block Grant Agreement (Community Elements – Roundhouse Youth Shelter, Project No. 1415-CSSP-01) Alderwoman Marlin made a motion to approve Resolution No. 2014-09-045R as amended. Alderman Smyth seconded. Motion carried by roll call. Votes were as follows: Carol Ammons – Aye Diane Marlin - Aye Bill Brown – Aye Dennis Roberts - Aye Michael P. Madigan – Nay Charles Smyth – Aye Action: Resolution No. 2014-09-045R was approved by a roll call vote (5-Ayes; 1-Nay) 2. Resolution NO. 2014-09-046R: A Resolution Approving a Community Development Block Grant Agreement (Courage Connection – Domestic Violence Services (A Woman’s Place), Project No. 1415-CSSP-02) Alderwoman Marlin made a motion to approve Resolution No. 2014-09-046R as amended. Alderwoman Ammons seconded. Motion carried by roll call. Votes were as follows: Carol Ammons – Aye Diane Marlin - Aye Bill Brown – Aye Dennis Roberts - Aye Michael P. Madigan – Nay Charles Smyth – Aye Action: Resolution No. 2014-09-046R was approved by a roll call vote (5-Ayes; 1-Nay) f. Ordinance No. 2014-09-085: An Ordinance Revising the Annual Budget Ordinance FY 2014-15 (Capital Improvement Donations, Arbor Programs) Alderwoman Marlin made a motion to approve Ordinance No. 2014-09-085 as amended. Alderman Smyth seconded. Motion carried by roll call. Votes were as follows: Carol Ammons – Aye Diane Marlin - Aye Bill Brown – Aye Dennis Roberts - Aye Michael P. Madigan – Aye Charles Smyth – Aye Mayor Prussing - Aye Action: Ordinance No. 2014-09-085 was approved by a roll call vote (7-Ayes; 0-Nays) g. Ordinance No. 2014-09-086: An Ordinance Amending Schedule J of Section 23-183 of the Urbana Local Traffic Code Prohibiting Parking at all Times on Certain Streets (Harvey Street) Urbana City Council Minutes: September 15, 2014 Page 5 of 7 Alderman Madigan made a motion to vote in omnibus fashion for items (g, h and i). Alderwoman Ammons seconded. Motion carried by roll call. Votes were as follows: Carol Ammons – Aye Diane Marlin - Aye Bill Brown – Aye Dennis Roberts - Aye Michael P. Madigan – Aye Charles Smyth – Aye h. Ordinance No. 2014-09-087: An Ordinance Amending Schedule J of Section 23-172 of the Urbana Local Traffic Code Establishing Curb Loading Zones on Certain Streets (Harvey Street) i. Ordinance No. 2014-09-088: An Ordinance Authorizing the Mayor to Establish a Parking Meter Zone on Certain Streets and Within Off-Street Parking Lots (Clark Street, Lot 10 A North) William Gray Public Works Director made a correction to Ordinance No. 2014-09-087 as follows. The word “Establishing” should be replace with “Removing” After corrections Alderwoman Marlin made a motion to approve Ordinances 2014-09-086; 2014-09-087 and 2014-09-088 in omnibus fashion. Alderman Madigan seconded. Motion carried by roll call. Votes were as follows: Carol Ammons – Aye Diane Marlin - Aye Bill Brown – Aye Dennis Roberts - Aye Michael P. Madigan – Aye Charles Smyth – Aye Action: Ordinances No. 2014-09-086; 2014-09-087 and 2014- 09-088 were approved in omnibus fashion by roll call (6-Ayes; 0-Nays) j. Ordinance No. 2014-09-089: An Ordinance Revising the Annual Budget Ordinance FY 2014-15 (Windsor Road Construction Observation - Staff Overtime) Alderwoman Marlin made a motion to approve Ordinance No. 2014-09-089. Alderman Smyth seconded. Motion carried by roll call. Votes were as follows: Carol Ammons – Aye Diane Marlin - Aye Bill Brown – Aye Dennis Roberts - Aye Michael P. Madigan – Aye Charles Smyth – Aye Mayor Prussing - Aye Action: Ordinance No. 2014-09-089 was approved by a roll call vote (7-Ayes; 0-Nays) G. REPORTS OF SPECIAL COMMITTEES Alderman Smyth announced that Levi Dinkla from ITV-3 and a representative from UC2B will be here next week to give a presentation regarding the status of the broadband progress. Urbana City Council Minutes: September 15, 2014 Page 6 of 7 H. REPORTS OF OFFICERS Mayor Prussing announced that City officials will meet next week in closed session to discuss collective bargaining at 6pm. I. NEW BUSINESS 1. Mayoral Appointments: Mayor Prussing presented the following appointments with recommendation for approval. a. Plan Commission – David Trail – term ending June 30, 2017 Alderwoman Marlin made a motion to approve the appointment of David Trail to the Plan Commission as presented. Alderwoman Ammons seconded. Motion carried by voice vote. Action: David Trail was appointed to Plan Commission with term ending June 30, 2017. b. Sustainability Advisory Commission – Morgan Johnston - term to end June 30, 2017 Alderman Smyth made a motion to approve the appointment of Morgan Johnston to the Sustainability Advisory Commission as presented. Alderman Roberts seconded. Motion carried by voice vote. Action: Morgan Johnston was appointed to the Sustainability Advisory Commission with term ending June 30, 2017. 2. Ordinance No. 2014-09-090: An Ordinance Amending the Boundaries of the Boneyard Creek Overlay District of the City of Urbana, Illinois (Plan Case No. 2239-M-14) Kevin Garcia, Planner II and Community Development Director Elizabeth Tyler presented Ordinance No. 2014-09-090 with recommendation for approval. William Gray Public Works Director was also available for questions. After presentation and debate Alderman Smyth made a motion to send Ordinance No. 2014-09-090 to committee for further evaluation and clarification. Alderwoman Ammons seconded. Motion carried by voice vote. J. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to come before the City Council, Mayor Prussing declared the meeting adjourned at 8:52 p.m. Urbana City Council Minutes: September 15, 2014 Page 7 of 7 _____________________________ Wendy M. Hundley Recording Secretary _____________________________ Phyllis D. Clark City Clerk *This meeting was taped. **This meeting was broadcast on cable television. Minutes Approved: October 6, 2014